Drawing every day.
February 22, 2011
Ahhhhh.
I just came back from a 3 day weekend with my husband. No kids. Just us! Oh my. I love my kids….but getting away is really good. We haven’t done something like that in 3 years…and it was much deserved! My poor sister might have had the biggest dose of birth control after tending them for the entire weekend, but hey. She’s 20…so that’s good:)
Over the weekend I caught up on much needed sleep. But I also allowed myself to draw and doodle with no agenda. Being a working illustrator can be a challenge because it’s hard to justify the time to just “play.” No agenda. No deadlines. Just play.
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And this weekend, I recommitted myself to doing just that. I need to make time to doodle more, play more, discover my art more. That sounds really easy, but when I only really get 2 hours to myself at night to work, playing is hard to justify…as well as hard to find. But I also know that creativity isn’t something that just comes. Even for someone like me, who thrives in creativity, it doesn’t come naturally all the time. It takes constant effort. And that is what I hope my commitment to draw every day will do for me. Running a business and raising a family and working on books and fabric, keeps me from drawing for just me. No one else but me…for sheer pleasure. And that’s made me a bit down. So….here’s to making it happen!
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Yes I agree! When you are in a creative industry- the things that you LOVE TO DO become the things that you HAVE TO DO- and the lines get fuzzy, don’t they?
Go for it Sarah!I have found that when I sit down with my sketchbook, the girls naturally gravitate to wherever I am drawing & do the same. It has turned into a family affair. I have watched as pile after pile of print paper runs out. Dean & I don’t mind. These drawing sessions are the building blocks of creativity. I hope they enjoy them enough to continue art as they get older. We shall see. I still take the time to draw & sew when they have all gone to bed. That time is for me to really focus & get down to business. Can’t wait to see some of your “doodles”
So great to hear you guys have given yourself that time! It’s obviously so important…but easier said than done!
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I made this a New Years Resolution and have probably done it about 10 days out of the this year so far (definitely not daily)! But I have found the same as you mentioned…it brings so much joy!
I am amazed at how long the girls will sit and draw with me when I make it happen. It really is a bonding time for us and conversation happens with them so naturally when we are all engaged in the creative process. Thanks for the reminder and I love your little “flying pig”
I just got my print and I LOOOOOOOVE it!
I love everything you do!
Take the time – you deserve it!
I just want to let you know, that when I have a house of my own and money, I will buy all your artwork.
I feel so blessed to be related to such a creative genius. Haha, before I read your blog I read Kaile’s, real funny. 
love ya,
Cousin Mabel
A weekend away? How lovely!!!
Love that quote! I am trying to do the same… finding time to explore new mediums, techniques, and just play with ideas. In the past, I labeled myself as only a graphic designer but realized I have been shutting out part of myself. I’m trying to find it again.